Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, January 26
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Here’s your Hastings, Minnesota weather for Monday, January 26—and a quick “on this date” time capsule to go with it. Along the Mississippi riverfront, it’s that deep-winter mix of bright skies and “why did I forget my gloves?” energy.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 15°F / 3°F
Precip chance + timing: 20% chance today — flurries possible 4–5 PM, then a slight chance of snow after 5 PM. Tonight: 20% chance of snow before 9 PM.
Wind + “feels like”: W 5–15 mph shifting SSW this afternoon. Wind chills as low as -26°F. Tonight winds SW 10–15 mph turning WNW, with wind chills as low as -11°F.
Alerts / hazards: Cold Weather Advisory in effect until 11:00 AM.
NWS forecast update time: 5:31 AM CST (point forecast “Last Update”).
Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening)
The morning looks mostly sunny, but the big story is the cold (and that wind chill). Clouds build through the afternoon as the wind turns more southwesterly. Late afternoon into early evening is the best window for a few flurries or light snow, but the odds stay low—think “maybe a sprinkle of white,” not “snow day.”
What to wear / what to plan
Bundle up in layers and cover exposed skin (hat + gloves + scarf).
Keep outdoor time short before late morning; warm up often.
If you’re out around supper, watch for a quick flurry window and a little extra chill as the wind shifts.
Weather Joke of the Day
Downtown tip: today’s best accessory isn’t a scarf—it’s two scarves and a quick stride.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1978 — Minnesota: During the “power line controversy,” an estimated 1,500 people rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol on January 26 to oppose the project—one moment in a bigger story about land, infrastructure, and citizen organizing in Minnesota.
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/event/power-line-controversy1654 — U.S./world: Under a capitulation protocol dated January 26, Portugal ordered Jewish and Dutch settlers to leave Brazil within three months. By September, twenty-three refugees had established the first Jewish community in New Amsterdam (now New York City).
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/january-26/1926 — Science & culture: On January 26, 1926, inventor John Logie Baird gave a formal public demonstration of early “television” at 22 Frith Street in London—one of the big stepping-stones to modern broadcasting.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/john-logie-baird-television/
How we know
National Weather Service — “Hastings MN” (Point Forecast / MapClick) —
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7281&lon=-92.8577— Accessed Jan 26, 2026 at 6:48 AM CTMNopedia (Minnesota Historical Society) — “Power Line Controversy” —
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/event/power-line-controversy— Accessed Jan 26, 2026 at 6:48 AM CTLibrary of Congress — “Today in History - January 26” —
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/january-26/— Accessed Jan 26, 2026 at 6:48 AM CTEnglish Heritage — “BAIRD, John Logie (1888–1946)” (Blue Plaques) —
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/john-logie-baird-television/— Accessed Jan 26, 2026 at 6:48 AM CT
Weather can change quickly—especially with wind chills and advisories—so check the latest official alerts before heading out.
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